Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology is designed to help you succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals, and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how learners use and process visual information, guiding you through complex figures as you deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.
The 12th Edition features thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support learning. An extensive review and revision ensures the content aligns better with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved language-sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.
UNIT 1: LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION
1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Chemical Level of Organization
The Cellular Level of Organization
The Tissue Level of Organization
UNIT 2: SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
The Integumentary System
Bones and Bone Structure
The Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System
UNIT 3: CONTROL AND REGULATION
Nervous Tissue
The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System
UNIT 4: FLUIDS AND TRANSPORT
Blood
The Heart
Blood Vessels and Circulation
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Metabolism, Nutrition and Energetics
The Urinary System
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
UNIT 6: CONTINUITY OF LIFE
The Reproductive System
Development and Inheritance
APPENDICES
A. Normal Physiological Values
B. Gas Pressure Measurements
C. Turnover Times for Selected Cells
D. Codon Chart
E. The Periodic Table
